Inspiring Workplaces: Press Number One for Some Rocking Humor

Published: Wed, 03/28/18

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Humor at Work ISSUE 721 - Mar. 28, 2018
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      Press Number One for Some Rocking Humor
   
 

The online photo sharing website Shutterfly offers callers the option of hearing their voicemail options "in pirate." The telecommunications company CXtec, whose motto is, "Have fun while doing serious business," offers callers a fun range of options, including the chance to hear a "pretty funny joke" by pressing eight, a "rocking clip from their house band the Dinosaurs" by pressing seven, or the chance to speak to the "best sales team in the land" by pressing one.

Adding a bit of fun to your voicemail is a simple way to stand out and surprise your callers in a fun way. Here are a few options to consider:
  • Let callers know whatever fun theme day it is on that particular day.
  • Include a short, fun quote that you change each week.
  • Let them know what your personal motto or business motto is.
  • Add an option that they can press to hear the joke of the week.
  • Add a funny reason why you may not be able to answer the phone right then: "I'm currently either away from my desk...or trapped under something extremely heavy." 
  • Give callers a quick "weather report" from inside your office that day.
  • Add some energy and passion to your message - why wouldn't you invite customers to speak to "the most ROCKING sales team in the land"!? 
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    Mike's Fun at Work Tip
 
March 26 was official Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, but it's never too late to celebrate this auspicious day: Hold a contest to see who can create the wackiest, most creative made-up holiday that best suits, or is most needed, in your profession or workplace.
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“No one ever made a decision based on a number. They need a story.”  Daniel Kahneman
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    It's a Wacky World
 
For a complete list of the April theme days and observances headed your way cruise on over to April Theme Days. A few notables include:
  • April 1: April Fool's Day (I think this might lead to some rather odd Easter egg hunts) 
  • April 3: Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day
  • April 6: Walk to Work Day
  • April 7: International Pillow Fight Day
  • April 10: Be Kind to Lawyers Day
  • April 11: International ‘Louie Louie’ Day
  • April 12: Walk On Your Wild Side Day
  • April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day
  • April 17: Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
  • April 19  Get to Know Your Customers Day
  • April 23: Talk Like Shakespeare Day
  • April 25: Administrative Professionals Day/Hug a Plumber Day
  • April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work Day
  • April 29: International Dance Day
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